complaint·January 21, 2026

On 01/21/26 LPA observed a stack of signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) indicating parents were provided a copy of the Accusation Summary. During today’s inspection, the facility was toured, interviews were conducted with staff and parents, and the children’s record were reviewed. An accusation was served to the facility on 12/24/25 notifying the facility of the departments intent to revoke the facility license. Regulations require parents receive copy of accusation summary. LPA observed that the facility staff did not provide copy of the accusation summary to parents as required. Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. LPA Cunningham informed licensee Stephanie Horst that this report dated 1/21/26 documents two Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Cunningham informed the licensee Stephaie Horst to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/21/26 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Stephanie Horst. Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.